A CD, or compact disc, is a digital optical disc used to store digital data. It was first introduced in 1982 and became popular in the 1990s. CDs are still in use today, though they have been largely replaced by digital downloads and streaming services.

If you have a CD in your Mac’s optical drive and want to eject it, there are a few ways to do so. One way is to use the Finder. Simply open a Finder window, locate the CD on the desktop or in a folder, and click the Eject button in the toolbar.

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